Bioquest Curriculum Consortium

the bioquest curriculum consortium is a community of scientists, teachers and learners who are interested in promoting biology education that reflects realistic scientific practices. the bioquest “3p’s” philosophy engages students in problem posing, problem solving and peer persuasion. this philosophy aligns well with education research that has found an emphasis on student centered learning, active and inquiry based learning, research experiences, and reflective writing to be effective educational practices. bioquest has shared this philosophy with thousands of college and high school faculty over the past 31 years, across the us and internationally. bioquest has a rich history of developing software, computer simulations, and models as well as curriculum materials, with a continuing emphasis on quantitative reasoning and developing scientific research skills. recent bioquest projects have taken a turn toward implementing effective evidence based pedagogical approaches largely through